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John Theurer Cancer Center presents research findings at ASH meeting

The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center announced today important research findings presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology taking place December 4-7, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. The ASH meeting is the world's leading scientific gathering of hematologists and hematology researchers.

7 Dec 2010

$Onyx Pharmaceuticals reports positive Phase 2b 003-A1 study results of carfilzomib for refractory multiple myeloma$

Onyx Pharmaceuticals reports positive Phase 2b 003-A1 study results of carfilzomib for refractory multiple myeloma

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced positive complete results from the Phase 2b 003-A1 study of single-agent carfilzomib, a next generation proteasome inhibitor, in patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.

7 Dec 2010

IMO-4200 dual agonist increases antitumor activity in lymphoma models: Study

Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today presented data showing that IMO-4200, a dual agonist of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 7 and TLR8, in combination with approved cancer treatments, rituximab or bortezomib, significantly increased antitumor activity in several preclinical lymphoma models. The presentation, entitled "Antitumor Activity of an RNA-Based Agonist of TLR7 and 8 in Preclinical Models of Hematological Malignancies," was made at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Hematology in Orlando, Florida by Idera scientists.

7 Dec 2010

Clinical trial results of ACY-1215 in multiple myeloma published in scientific journal of ASH

Acetylon Pharmaceuticals today announced the publication of favorable results of preclinical safety and efficacy testing of its oral selective HDAC6 inhibitor drug candidate, ACY-1215, in multiple myeloma.

7 Dec 2010

Bortezomib reduces inflammation and promotes bone healing in arthritis models

A new study by Greek researchers suggests that the biologic drug bortezomib (Velcade), a proteasome inhibitor used to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer), may represent a promising treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In this study, bortezomib displayed favorable effects in an animal model of inflammatory arthritis that mimics RA, in reducing disease severity and inflammation, and promoting bone healing. Full findings of this study are published in the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).

3 Nov 2010

Onyx enters commercialization agreement with Ono for carfilzomib and ONX 0912 development program

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to develop and commercialize two compounds from Onyx's proteasome inhibitor development program, carfilzomib and ONX 0912. Under the terms of the agreement, Ono has exclusive rights to develop and commercialize both compounds for all oncology indications in Japan.

8 Sep 2010

Carfilzomib could become new option for patients with relapsed myeloma, IMF says

The International Myeloma Foundation, the oldest and largest foundation dedicated to improving the life and care of myeloma patients, today said promising data suggest a new drug called carfilzomib could become an important new option for patients whose myeloma stops responding to other therapies.

4 Aug 2010

Onyx reports positive results from carfilzomib Phase 2b 003-A1 study in multiple myeloma

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced positive top-line results from the Phase 2b 003-A1 study of single-agent carfilzomib, a selective, next generation proteasome inhibitor, in patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.

26 Jul 2010

New study on impact of bortezomib on mantle cell lymphoma

A new study by researchers from the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center sheds light on how bortezomib (VELCADE-), the first in a new class of cancer drugs known as proteasome inhibitors, works in mantle cell lymphoma. The study also provides preliminary evidence for which patients might benefit most from bortezomib.

13 Jul 2010

Clinical trials of four investigational compounds in solid tumors presented at ASCO Annual Meeting

Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company today announced data from clinical trials of four investigational compounds in solid tumors presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held in Chicago, Illinois, June 4-8, 2010. These data include an oral presentation on MLN8237, the Company's selective Aurora A kinase inhibitor.

9 Jun 2010

Onyx reports encouraging ORR from ongoing Carfilzomib Phase 2 study for multiple myeloma

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced interim results from an ongoing Phase 2 study, known as the 004 study. Carfilzomib, a selective, next-generation proteasome inhibitor, demonstrated encouraging overall response rates (ORR), tolerability and durable disease control when administered as a single-agent in patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma.

7 Jun 2010

Physicians and researchers to present 16 abstracts on cancer research at ASCO 2010

The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center announced today that its physicians and researchers will present 16 abstracts on treatment and diagnostic progress in many different areas of oncology during the Annual Meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago, IL from June 4-8.

4 Jun 2010

Onyx Pharmaceuticals commences Phase 1 study of ONX 0912 oral proteasome inhibitor for cancer

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the initiation of a Phase 1 study of ONX 0912, an oral proteasome inhibitor, in patients with advanced refractory or recurrent solid tumors.

2 Jun 2010

Onyx Pharmaceuticals announces presentations evaluating carfilzomib for multiple myeloma at 46th ASCO

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the presentation of several studies evaluating carfilzomib, a selective, next-generation proteasome inhibitor, at the 46th American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, June 4-8, 2010 in Chicago, IL.

21 May 2010

John Theurer Cancer Center presents over 20 research updates and trial results at the 2009 ASH meeting

Doctors and researchers from the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center recently presented research updates and clinical trial results of more than 20 innovative studies at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting from December 5-8, 2009.

18 Dec 2009

$Phase 2 study of carfilzomib shows promising results in patients with refractory multiple myeloma$

Phase 2 study of carfilzomib shows promising results in patients with refractory multiple myeloma

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced results from an ongoing Phase 2 study, known as the 004 study, of the company's lead proteasome inhibitor, carfilzomib.

8 Dec 2009

Carfilzomib shows noteworthy responses and low side effects among multiple myeloma patients

The second-generation proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib is showing noteworthy response rates and low levels of adverse side effects among multiple myeloma patients in a phase II clinical trial, researchers reported today at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology.

8 Dec 2009

Millennium commences Phase I clinical trial for its second-generation proteasome inhibitor

Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company today announced it has further expanded its protein homeostasis program with the initiation of a Phase I clinical trial for an oral formulation of MLN9708, the Company’s second-generation proteasome inhibitor. An intravenous formulation of MLN9708 entered clinical trials in March.

18 Nov 2009

Onyx Pharmaceuticals to present data on carfilzomib and ONX 0803 at the 51st ASH Annual Meeting

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced nearly 20 presentations evaluating carfilzomib and ONX 0803 (SB 1518) in hematological cancers at the 51st American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting December 5-8, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. Among the data presentations are four oral and seven poster presentations highlighting data from the carfilzomib development program in patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.

11 Nov 2009

Bortezomib lymphoma drug may be effective against bone cancer in children and teens: Study

A drug already approved for the treatment of lymphoma may also slow the growth of the most deadly bone cancer in children and teens, according to an early-stage study published online today in the International Journal of Cancer.

5 Nov 2009

Proteasome Inhibitor News and Research

John Theurer Cancer Center presents research findings at ASH meeting

Onyx Pharmaceuticals reports positive Phase 2b 003-A1 study results of carfilzomib for refractory multiple myeloma

IMO-4200 dual agonist increases antitumor activity in lymphoma models: Study

Clinical trial results of ACY-1215 in multiple myeloma published in scientific journal of ASH

Bortezomib reduces inflammation and promotes bone healing in arthritis models

Onyx enters commercialization agreement with Ono for carfilzomib and ONX 0912 development program

Carfilzomib could become new option for patients with relapsed myeloma, IMF says

Onyx reports positive results from carfilzomib Phase 2b 003-A1 study in multiple myeloma

New study on impact of bortezomib on mantle cell lymphoma

Clinical trials of four investigational compounds in solid tumors presented at ASCO Annual Meeting

Onyx reports encouraging ORR from ongoing Carfilzomib Phase 2 study for multiple myeloma

Physicians and researchers to present 16 abstracts on cancer research at ASCO 2010

Onyx Pharmaceuticals commences Phase 1 study of ONX 0912 oral proteasome inhibitor for cancer

Onyx Pharmaceuticals announces presentations evaluating carfilzomib for multiple myeloma at 46th ASCO

John Theurer Cancer Center presents over 20 research updates and trial results at the 2009 ASH meeting

Phase 2 study of carfilzomib shows promising results in patients with refractory multiple myeloma

Carfilzomib shows noteworthy responses and low side effects among multiple myeloma patients

Millennium commences Phase I clinical trial for its second-generation proteasome inhibitor

Onyx Pharmaceuticals to present data on carfilzomib and ONX 0803 at the 51st ASH Annual Meeting

Bortezomib lymphoma drug may be effective against bone cancer in children and teens: Study

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